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by petemarshall
02 Jul 2014 22:03
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Missing link fitting / removal
Replies: 10
Views: 4886

laurence_cooley wrote:I'll take the KMC removal tool please, James.
Thumbs and forefinger, or have I been doing it wrong all these years:(
by petemarshall
02 Jul 2014 08:28
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TdF Velogames fantasy team
Replies: 11
Views: 11732

I have had three of my choices dropped already. ...so busy in the transfer market.
Cav, Contador and Niballi makes for strange bedfellows.
Nievee is my tip for some extra points if Froome falls off.
And Voight will win a stage at last :roll:
by petemarshall
30 Jun 2014 20:51
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Sean Kelly's trophy room
Replies: 1
Views: 5891

About time he got the recognition he deserves; Eire president? Pope? At the very least a statue in Dublin.
by petemarshall
29 Jun 2014 17:42
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: will he, wont he
Replies: 14
Views: 12466

My guess is that Contador knew that he wouldn't have his main man at the Tour, hence him taking Sky on single handed at the Dauphin.
by petemarshall
27 Jun 2014 19:28
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: will he, wont he
Replies: 14
Views: 12466

If Froome stops puffing on his inhaler and chatting on the radio he may avoid falling off. If Geraint can finish the Roubaix with all limbs intact then maybe Froome can as well.
But my tenner is on Contador.
by petemarshall
26 Jun 2014 19:30
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TdF Velogames fantasy team
Replies: 11
Views: 11732

League Name: Beacon Roads
League Code: 26192029
by petemarshall
13 Jun 2014 12:43
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Dauphine SPOILERS
Replies: 5
Views: 8271

Nearly. .. I thought it wonderful when the camera bike guy gave Contador at"bravo" when he went back to the group. He certainly forced Sky into hard work on a day they may have marked for recovery. Saturday will see the real fireworks, I think Froome has what it takes to deal with just Contador atta...
by petemarshall
10 Jun 2014 15:31
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Dauphine SPOILERS
Replies: 5
Views: 8271

He did suffer, but never rule out Nib. There is the possibility that Contador and Froome may destroy one another with so many attacks in the tdf. And Nib is better on the nasty surfaces that they have to negotiate in the first week, can't see either Froome or Contador enjoying the cobbles much and t...
by petemarshall
07 Jun 2014 11:38
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Tubeless?
Replies: 10
Views: 6985

Tube less, tubular tyres...now that's an idea, why has no body tried it? Must admit that having laughed at the various stories of people attempting to use tubular are standard road rims (which does work with low pressure mtb rims) I would be even more amused to see some one attempting tubular to tub...
by petemarshall
06 Jun 2014 19:55
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: will he, wont he
Replies: 14
Views: 12466

For Beacon members, it is very easy to get the inside story on the Froome-Wiggins debate. Given the number of Team Sky professionals training on our local roads, any one of us ask the critical question when overtaking them. They are easily identifiable, just look out for the riders wearing a black ...
by petemarshall
04 Jun 2014 19:40
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: A fan's view on Mont Zoncolan
Replies: 7
Views: 10496

The fact that fans go get so close to riders and the riders response to this, was one of the things that fascinated me about pro cycle racing in the first place. Over many years there has been a decline in this on most major tours; increasingly fans are separated from the pros by barriers. This has ...
by petemarshall
20 May 2014 13:35
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Insoles
Replies: 3
Views: 2888

I think I must add that I can't be sure if it this insoles or the carbon soles that make the newer Sidi's more comfortable as the old shoes are too tight to fit them in. I have only ever worn Sidi road shoes since the '90's (there weren't many alternatives in the olden days :) ), but obviously these...
by petemarshall
20 May 2014 11:36
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Insoles
Replies: 3
Views: 2888

I use Superfeet Black in my recently purchased Sidis and they are wonderfully comfortable on long rides. Wiggle stocks all the superfeet range. There are a couple of different styles for cycling shoes dependent on what you are looking for. They have a decent web site. I also use a different one in m...
by petemarshall
19 May 2014 16:55
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: So whos getting a Brooks C15?
Replies: 9
Views: 5302

It is a traditional race saddle, looks identical to the B15, just not leather. So longer than most contemporary saddles and just a tad wider. But hopefully a lot more comfortable on long rides.
by petemarshall
19 May 2014 13:56
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: So whos getting a Brooks C15?
Replies: 9
Views: 5302

If I get a free one, otherwise I will stick with my B15 and one less cake.
by petemarshall
15 May 2014 18:59
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Giro D'Italia (may contain spoilers or traces of spoilers)
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

Nothing wrong today, they were racing when the incident took place. Cadel is not the most popular person in the peleton, wheel sucker etc,, so he will get loads of stick, but if he hadn't continued to race he would have been condemned by his team. I thought he looked good yesterday as well. The big ...
by petemarshall
14 May 2014 22:07
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Giro D'Italia (may contain spoilers or traces of spoilers)
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

Not a lot for the sprinters.....although mine wears Pink (I thought Kittel would have least lasted until tomorrow before he got a "tummy bug"). I got the stage winner as well today and Pozzovivo, Pureto, Cunego will all come good. Unfortunately my guaranteed bloke for a top ten finish and at least o...
by petemarshall
14 May 2014 16:24
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Giro D'Italia (may contain spoilers or traces of spoilers)
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

Was Roche actually with Kelly or were they separate? Not exactly been the best of friends for a while.
by petemarshall
09 May 2014 19:34
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Giro D'Italia (may contain spoilers or traces of spoilers)
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

So my Pink Brummies now has no brummie in it and I have no chance.
Bloody manhole covers and Irish rain :cry:
by petemarshall
07 May 2014 17:41
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Giro D'Italia (may contain spoilers or traces of spoilers)
Replies: 17
Views: 13341

I have a team so would also be interested in a Beacon league.
by petemarshall
28 Apr 2014 23:39
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LMTT Beacon rider results.
Replies: 13
Views: 7740

Having been on Tim's coaching sessions I am proud to have been one of the first to have been burned off by Claire. An experience that is going to be increasingly shared over the coming years 8)
by petemarshall
13 Apr 2014 13:41
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: FAO: AUK Members. Windsor-Chester-Windsor 'National Audax'
Replies: 2
Views: 2227

Put me down to help out
by petemarshall
01 Apr 2014 09:34
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: More Garmin woes
Replies: 9
Views: 4635

If you want a belt and braces approach you can instal Basecamp (it's free) on your PC. This will backup all the files from any Garmin unit locally as gpx files and also to a free cloud backup. A reset shouldn't delete history, you usually have to either do this on the unit or with the unit connected...
by petemarshall
15 Mar 2014 11:00
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Audax Digest
Replies: 105
Views: 890805

Stroud 5 Valleys

Stroud 5 Valleys There aren't many Audax rides around that are only 50 km and even fewer that also give you an AAA point. Stroud 5 Valleys does both of these in some style. This http://www.aukweb.net/perms/detail/SP37/ is the link. The route starts in Stroud with free parking at the leisure centre,...
by petemarshall
08 Mar 2014 17:16
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: 2014 season start
Replies: 1
Views: 5791

Niballi is doing the TDF and is worth a flutter at present odds 4:1. Valverde is also doing Tdf.
Quintana doing the Giro.
by petemarshall
06 Mar 2014 10:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Brake pad length
Replies: 13
Views: 7021

I use them on my tourer. Tight fit on the forks and may be to tight on some otherwise no problem. I fitted them because I couldn't find koolstop pads in the smaller size, only road type pads or long ones.
by petemarshall
06 Feb 2014 14:29
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LVRC
Replies: 15
Views: 7593

I also noticed that the treasurer lives near me; which perhaps explains why I often get burnt off by a 70+ guy in a League jersey when out for a spin!
by petemarshall
06 Feb 2014 14:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LVRC
Replies: 15
Views: 7593

The present list of LVRC events can be viewed here http://www.lvrc.org.uk/race-calendar/ It's £20 membership and £10 race fee, so better value than BCF races and everyone over 40. Check out their web site. There is a local race in the Percy Stallard series at Bobbington. Maybe a few of us should giv...
by petemarshall
05 Feb 2014 13:31
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LVRC
Replies: 15
Views: 7593

Its always puzzled me why 40+ year old riders want to pitch themselves against people half their age. In Oz races are divided and started by age and ability. IMHO this makes much better races. It just aint no fun having your arse whipped by someone half your age. I had a look at LVRC a few years a ...
by petemarshall
05 Feb 2014 11:10
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LVRC
Replies: 15
Views: 7593

Is there any particular reason for that? Any politics that I may not be aware of? I ask, because my occasional racing days were back in the 1980's so am out of touch. I just fancied giving it a go in the summer (trying to get fit and rid myself of injury problems at the present), riding in the 50 + ...
by petemarshall
05 Feb 2014 08:45
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: LVRC
Replies: 15
Views: 7593

LVRC

Does the club have a team in LVRC events?
by petemarshall
03 Feb 2014 23:13
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: CTC Heart of England - Meriden 160km Audax 17th May 2014
Replies: 1
Views: 1921

I'll see you there Denis, you can give me a tow round :)